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Molecular testing is a way for doctors to test the genetic makeup of a tumor and to help make the best decision possible about your treatment. The more that is known about the tumor determines how specific and targeted your treatment options can be. “My course of treatment was radically changed from one simple test.” Jon, lung cancer survivor TAKE ACTION... Talk to your doctor about tumor testing. Know all your treatment options. Consider clinical trials. For more information about molecular testing, visit www.LungCancerInitiativeNC.org/ MolecularTesting BEFORE Targeted Therapy AFTER 5 Days on Targeted Therapy Patient very short of breath Patient breathing almost normally Facts about targeted therapy: • Treatments are often pills instead of IV. • Treatments tend to work better than chemotherapy. • Treatments tend to have less side effects than chemotherapy. • Molecular testing is necessary to know if a targeted therapy could work for your cancer. Ask your doctor about molecular testing. For more information about molecular testing, visit www.LungCancerInitiativeNC.org/ MolecularTesting